FSW / LIVING IN ONTARIO BUT WORKING IN QUEBEC

[hodari]

I have an unusual case and I need help!
An opportunity has come up where I can work for a company based in Gatineau, Quebec, but live in Ottawa under an IEC visa (for international internship).

If I apply for the IEC visa now, I'll probably have it by November (processing time is 2 to 3 months).

I'll also complete 3 years work experience at my current job in the UAE and have a CRS score of 456 by November and be eligible for PR via Express Entry as FSW.

My question is, would it be too risky to go and apply for the IEC visa at this time? I'm worried I'd be opening myself up to questions about intent to remain in Quebec when applying for Express Entry despite living on the Ottawa side of the ontario/quebc border.

Any thoughts on this?

 

[mr.preetsingh]

I have an unusual case and I need help!
An opportunity has come up where I can work for a company based in Gatineau, Quebec, but live in Ottawa under an IEC visa (for international internship).

If I apply for the IEC visa now, I'll probably have it by November (processing time is 2 to 3 months).

I'll also complete 3 years work experience at my current job in the UAE and have a CRS score of 456 by November and be eligible for PR via Express Entry as FSW.

My question is, would it be too risky to go and apply for the IEC visa at this time? I'm worried I'd be opening myself up to questions about intent to remain in Quebec when applying for Express Entry despite living on the Ottawa side of the ontario/quebc border.

Any thoughts on this?

To work in Quebec, you will have to apply under

https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/index.html

 

[hodari]

To work in Quebec, you will have to apply under

https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/index.html

No, I can also work under an IEC visa.

 

[mr.preetsingh]

No, I can also work under an IEC visa.

You can but not under FSW EE. I was referring to that.

 

[hodari]

You can but not under FSW EE. I was referring to that.

Can't I work on an IEC and quit after I get PR through FSW EE?

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Can't I work on an IEC and quit after I get PR through FSW EE?

Yes, you can.

 

[hodari]

Yes, you can.

Alright but how much of an issue might it cause? Since IEC is temporary, should I still be cautious about the possibility of receiving a fairness letter ?

 

[scylla]

Alright but how much of an issue might it cause? Since IEC is temporary, should I still be cautious about the possibility of receiving a fairness letter ?

If you plan to apply under EE, you should avoid accepting a job in Quebec.